Rental Housing Committee Regular Meeting – May 28, 2026

The Rental Housing Committee of Mountain View held a regular meeting on May 28, 2026, from 6:03 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The newly appointed Chair thanked the previous Chair, Kevin Ma, for his efficient meeting management. The committee approved consent calendar items, adopted the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, set the meeting schedule for the coming year, and reviewed the annual work plan. All votes were unanimous (5-0). No public comments were made.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the Rental Housing Committee meeting minutes of April 23, 2026, by a single motion (moved by Kevin Ma, seconded by Vice Chair Emily Statz Hislop). The motion passed 5-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public spoke during the oral communications portion (non-agenda items) or during public comment periods for any agenda items. No speaker cards were submitted, and no virtual hands were raised.

Discussion Items

Item 5.1: Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and Establishment of Rental Housing Fee and Space Rental Fee

• Staff presented the budget for the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act (CSFRA) and the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance (MHRSO). Minor changes from the prior meeting included a net reduction of $2,996 in CSFRA expenditures and adjustments in MHRSO budget lines. The CSFRA budget shows total revenue of $2,062,622 and total expenses of $2,589, with major categories: operating expenses ~$2.3 million, city administration ~$270,000, and reserves of $517,000. The recommended annual rental fee is $143 per unit ($11.92 per month). The MHRSO budget projects revenue of $225,000, expenses of $282,829, and reserves of $56,000; it is supplemented by $50,000 from the city's general fund. The fee recommendation for MHRSO is $10 per unit ($0.83 per month).
• Committee members asked questions: one member inquired about staffing FTEs (staff responded approximately 8 FTEs for the CSFRA). No public comments. A motion was made by Kevin Ma to adopt the resolution as presented, seconded by Alex Brown. Motion passed 5-0.

Item 5.2: Rental Housing Committee Meeting Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-27

• Staff proposed a meeting schedule: third Thursday of each month (except June, which is the second Thursday) to avoid heavy holiday months. No questions from the committee. No public comments. A motion was made (mover not named in transcript, seconded by Edie Keating) to adopt the resolution setting the schedule. Motion passed 5-0.

Item 5.3: Rental Housing Committee Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27

• Staff presented a tentative work plan including recurring items (budget review, annual general adjustment of rent, elections, contract approvals, etc.) and as-needed items (appeals, regulations). The plan also includes half-year financials and activity reports, and monthly workshops/clinics.
• Committee questions:
  • Mark Balch asked about pending policy questions; staff noted the tenant-subtenant relationship regulation may come back as timing allows.
  • Alex Brown asked about hearing officer constraints; staff noted they had hired five new hearing officers via RFP, alleviating concerns. Alex Brown requested adding a meeting with hearing officers to the work plan; staff agreed.
  • Kevin Ma asked about the scope of regulation updates; staff said chapters 4-8 are being restructured for readability.
  • Edie Keating asked about anti-harassment implementation; staff confirmed it is fully implemented with forms and first workshop held. Keating requested an update to the committee after some experience; staff offered an annual update. Vice Chair Hislop requested anti-harassment data be included in the half-year activity report; staff agreed.
• No motion required; the committee provided input. Staff noted they will incorporate suggestions.

Committee/Staff Announcements & Updates

• Staff announced ongoing services: virtual office hours Tuesdays 10-12, tenant housing help center first and third Thursdays 6-8 p.m., landlord office hours Thursdays 1-3 p.m.
• The division co-hosted the fifth annual summer kickoff event with Pacific Clinics, featuring 33 community organizations, about 426 attendees, and family activities. CSFRA turned 10 years old, MHRSO turned 5 years old; a cake cutting with member Keating was held.
• The next RHC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 6 p.m., with agenda items including annual contracts for Goldfarb Lipman and Project Sentinel.

Key Outcomes

• Consent Calendar: Approved minutes of April 23, 2026 (5-0).
• Item 5.1: Adopted resolution approving the fiscal year 2026-27 budgets for CSFRA and MHRSO and establishing the rental housing fee ($143/unit/year) and space rental fee ($10/unit/year) (5-0).
• Item 5.2: Adopted resolution setting the meeting schedule for fiscal year 2026-27 (5-0).
• Item 5.3: Reviewed and provided feedback on the work plan; staff will incorporate suggestions (no vote required).
• Next Meeting: June 11, 2026, at 6 p.m.